Description:
This 6-week course provides Class A CDL (automatic transmission) training that will prepare participants to pass the Class A CDL driving test and meets all aspects of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Regulations.
It is designed for those seeking employment as a Class A Commercial Driver.
This training includes: Basic Operation, Safe Operating Procedures, Advanced Operating Procedures, Vehicle Systems, Reporting Malfunctions, and Non Driving Activities.
Prerequisites before starting class:
- Class A CDL permit - to obtain your permit you must take a general knowledge, airbrake, and combination written exams, which includes questions from the Minnesota Commercial Driver's Manual. To find a testing location, view Minnesota Driver & Vehicle office locations. After you pass all of the tests, you may apply to receive your permit. You must have a Class A CDL permit or license before you can begin driving.
Saint Paul College Driver Training Academy can help you obtain your CDL Permit if needed. To sign up for Permit Training and Testing, please visit our Driver Training Academy registration page and click Class A Permit
Please note there is an additional cost of $300 to obtain your CDL Class A or B permit.
- DOT physical - you are required to have a physical completed in order to complete your training per federal guidelines. Saint Paul College Driver Training Academy can assist with your appointment and costs will be covered in your tuition.
- Pre-employment DOT drug screen - it's a federal requirement to be able to pass a drug & alcohol screening in order to graduate from the CDL Class A training. Saint Paul College Driver Training Academy can assist with your appointment and costs will be covered in your tuition.
- Clean Driving Record – You must fill out and complete the attached Vehicle Use Agreement. This form is important because it looks at your driving record to make sure you are eligible to drive state vehicles. Here is the form: Vehicle Use Agreement– an official with the Commercial Driver Academy will also need to sign it before we can submit it to the state for approval.
*Unless otherwise stated, there are no refunds for this course*
Bring to Class:
An email will go out to you on more details, such as parking and where to go for class, will be sent out about 1 week prior to class start. Students will train at Saint Paul College.
Day(s):
Su, Sa
(Note: No class on
7-5-2025
and 7-6-2025)
Registration Cutoff Date:
5/31/2025
Dates & Times:
6/14/2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM
6/15/2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM
6/21/2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM
6/22/2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM
6/28/2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM
6/29/2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM
7/12/2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM
7/13/2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM
7/19/2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM
7/20/2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM
